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FW51 DJW

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,079 mi
Last recorded39,079 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW51 DJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 39,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 37,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 35,974 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,575 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 34,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,542 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,572 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault with the system

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 32,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on indicating a fault with the system

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,668 miles

front brakedisc getting rusted

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,925 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,877 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 14,457 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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FW51 DJW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FW51 DJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FW51 DJW?

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What year was FW51 DJW registered?

FW51 DJW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is FW51 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW51 DJW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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